Cakes and Mini Baked Delights

Spiced Apple & Golden Sultana Strudel

Spiced Apple & Golden Sultana Strudel

Servings 6-8Ready In: 1hr 10mins  Good For: Morning tea, brunch, lunch, snack, dessert, Ingredients 190g strong flour 80ml warm water 30ml vegetable oil 1/4 tsp salt 1tsp lemon juice 6 green apples- peeled 130g golden raisins 40g caster 1 lemon- zest only 50g...

My Favourite Lemon Curd Recipe 🍋

My Favourite Lemon Curd Recipe 🍋

Makes 3 litresReady In: 20minsGood For: Fillings, spreads, pastries, pies etcIngredients 10 eggs- beaten thoroughly or whisked  410ml fresh lemon juice 5 tsp lemon zest 220g caster sugar 1 tsp salt 400g butter- room temperature Step by Step Instructions Step 1 Having...

Best Cheesecake Recipe ‘EVER’

Best Cheesecake Recipe ‘EVER’

Servings 12Ready In: 40mins to make, 2hrs to setGood For: Morning tea, dessert, high tea or gift for someone specialIngredients 260g malt biscuits (crushed) 130g butter- melted and cooled slightly 35g caster sugar 1/2 lemon- zest only 700g cream cheese (remove from...

Pavlova with Mixed Berries and Sweetened Cream (GF)

Pavlova with Mixed Berries and Sweetened Cream (GF)

Makes 12-14 Ready In:  1hr 45minsGood For: Dinner party, dessert, pot luck meal etcIngredients 200ml egg white (4 eggs) 400g caster sugar 2 dsp cornflour 1dsp white vinegar large pinch salt  1 x recipe berry compote (see recipe section/cakes and mini-baked delights)...

French Apple Flan

French Apple Flan

Makes 5-6 small flansReady In: 40mins (plus 30mins resting)Good For: Breakfast pastry, dessert or morning teaIngredients 1/2 batch of sweet pastry (see in recipe book) 3 golden delicious apples (or other sour variety) 25g caster sugar (for apples) 20g brown sugar (for...

Passionfruit, Pecan & Almond Tart

Passionfruit, Pecan & Almond Tart

Makes 15-20Ready In: 45minsGood For: Dessert, morning tea,  picnic or snackIngredients 1 x recipe sweet pastry (see recipe section) 120ml fresh passionfruit juice (or frozen) 150g butter-room temperature 150g caster sugar 4 eggs-beaten 150g ground almonds 45g flour...

Cinnamon Doughnut Bread ‘N’ Butter Pudding with Roasted Apple

Cinnamon Doughnut Bread ‘N’ Butter Pudding with Roasted Apple

Servings 10Ready In:  1hr 10minsGood For: Dessert or dinner partyIngredients 10 small cinnamon doughnuts 6 egg yolks 100g granulated sugar 30g brown sugar few drops of vanilla 1tsp lemon zest 1 lemon- juice 4 cardamom pods 2 cloves 250ml cream (for custard) 200ml milk...

German Chocolate Gateaux

German Chocolate Gateaux

Serves 12 portionsReady In: 2 1/2 hours  Good For: Celebration cake.Ingredients 220g plain flour 250g caster sugar 90g soft brown sugar 65g cocoa 2tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp instant coffee granules 3/4 tsp salt 1tsp baking powder 3 eggs 200g sour cream 130ml...

Chocolate Fudge Brownie

Chocolate Fudge Brownie

Servings 10-12 portionsReady In: 40mins           Good For: Morning tea, lunch, dinner, picnic, afternoon teaIngredients 200g chopped dark chocolate 115g butter 150g caster sugar 3 eggs 75g brown sugar 70g flour- sifted 25g cocoa- sifted 1/2 tsp vanilla pinch salt...

Strawberry Fluid Gel

Strawberry Fluid Gel

Makes  2 cups (500ml)Ready In: 10 minsGood For: Sweets sauce, desserts & cakes Ingredients 400g frozen or fresh strawberries 220g caster sugar 1 lemon-juice only 1/4 tsp vanilla essence 6g agar-agar Step by Step InstructionsStep 1 Fluid gels are frequently used by...